Would a Mazda 3 hatchback or Ford focus hatchback be more reliable?

I'm looking into good first cars and i want to know which one of these brands and models is more reliable and better in mpg, performance, ect… Thanks

Please go with Mazda, they are so underrated. While the Focus is okay, the Mazda has proved to be more reliable and better performance wise. It looks better and you won't see it on every street corner.

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